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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,190
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$59,660
Mean Salary
$60,190
Median Salary
$28.94
Hourly Rate
3,620 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $60,190 per year ($5,015/month).
This is 3.4% above the national average of $58,233.
Rhode Island ranks #20 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 3,620 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 0.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island range from $45,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,120 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,330 and $64,250.
Median $60,190
P10: $45,600P25: $50,330P75: $64,250P90: $75,120
10th
$45,600
25th
$50,330
Median
$60,190
75th
$64,250
90th
$75,120
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,600
$21.92
$3,800
25th Percentile
$50,330
$24.20
$4,194
Median (50th)
$60,190
$28.94
$5,015
75th Percentile
$64,250
$30.89
$5,354
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,120
$36.12
$6,260
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
Rhode Island ranks #20 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island is $60,190 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,660.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island range from $45,600 at the 10th percentile to $75,120 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,330 and $64,250.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in Rhode Island typically start around $45,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,330 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,620 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island is approximately $28.94 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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